No. 13,842 in German
erwerbsfähig
"Erwerbsfähig" means "capable of working" or "able to work."
In a sentence
Er ist voll erwerbsfähig und arbeitet in einer Fabrik.
He is fully employable and works in a factory.
The term 'erwerbsfähig' is used here to describe a person's ability to be employed.
Die Regierung unterstützt erwerbsfähige Bürger bei der Arbeitssuche.
The government supports employable citizens in job searching.
'Erwerbsfähig' refers to individuals who are capable of working.
Nicht jeder Bürger ist erwerbsfähig, da manche gesundheitliche Einschränkungen haben.
Not every citizen is employable due to some having health restrictions.
Here, 'erwerbsfähig' describes the condition of being physically or mentally capable of employment.
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